" Rational Choice" (pronunciation: 'ræʃənl tʃɔɪs) or " decision rationnelle" is a generic term used to indicate in particular different theories from the action developed in economy (where they constitute a paradigm dominating) and in Sociologie (where they are in competition with other paradigms). In a general way these theories allot to the agents a rational behavior which because of a certain number of preferences show a behavior aiming at the greatest profit or the least evil.

Representatives of the theory of the rational choice

• Robert Axelrod

• Gary S. Becker
• James Mr. Buchanan
• James S. Coleman
• Anthony Downs
• Jon Elster
• Hartmut Esser
• George C. Homans
• Siegwart Lindenberg
• Mancur Olson
• Karl-Dieter Opp
• Adam Przeworski
• Raymond Boudon